- Category
- III
- Strategy
- Long-only
- Fund house
- AlfAccurate Advisors
AAA India Equity Fund
−1.50%
1-year return, after expenses, before tax
Benchmark NIFTY 500 & Debt Composite Index · data as of 30 Sep 2026
AAA India Equity Fund, a Category III long-only AIF from AlfAccurate Advisors, returned −1.50% (after expenses, before tax) in the year to 30 Sep 2026. It began on 16 May 2023 and manages ₹529 crore.
Key numbers
- AUM
- ₹529 Cr
- Benchmark
- NIFTY 500 & Debt Composite Index
- Launched
- 16 May 2023
- Min. investment
- ₹1 crore
- Returns basis
- After expenses, before tax
Returns
| Period | This fund | NIFTY 500 & Debt Composite Index |
|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −7.15% | −5.57% |
| 3 months | −4.35% | −3.59% |
| 6 months | +9.29% | +8.07% |
| 1 year | −1.50% | −2.33% |
| 2 years | −3.84% | −3.93% |
| 3 years | +10.51% | +9.21% |
| Since inception | +12.49% | +11.85% |
After expenses, before tax, as AlfAccurate Advisors reports them, to 30 Sep 2026. AIFs report returns on different bases, so compare like with like.
Fund details
- Category
- Category III
- Strategy
- Long-only
- Market-cap style
- Multi / flexi cap
- Asset type
- —
- Benchmark
- NIFTY 500 & Debt Composite Index
- Fund manager
- Rajesh Kothari
Market-cap mix
- Large cap51.00%
- Mid cap25.00%
- Small cap20.00%
- Cash4.00%
Investment approach
The investment objective of the Fund is to carry on the activity of a Category III AIF and generate long term capital appreciation and absolute returns by primarily investing in a portfolio of listed equity and equity related securities, unlisted equity, private investment in public equity in listed Indian equities, IPO and pre-IPO opportunities, derivatives and other securities/instruments as permissible under the Applicable Laws and Regulations.
The investment objective of the Fund is to carry on the activity of a Category III AIF and generate long term capital appreciation and absolute returns by primarily investing in a portfolio of listed equity and equity related securities, unlisted equity, private investment in public equity in listed Indian equities, IPO and pre-IPO opportunities, derivatives and other securities/instruments as permissible under the Applicable Laws and Regulations.
About the fund manager
Mr. Rajesh Kothari — Founder and Managing Director
Mr. Rajesh Kothari is the Founder and Managing Director of AlfAccurate Advisors which is one of the leading Investment Advisory firms in India. With a CWA and an MBA by qualification, he has a rich experience of more than 27+ years in the Indian Capital Markets and has handled several investment projects in premier investment institutions. AlfAccurate Advisors PMS has delivered 18.6% compounded annualized returns since its inception in 2009 by one of the highest in the industry. During his tenure as a Fund Manager at DSP Merrill Lynch Fund Managers (now DSP BlackRock Mutual Fund), the equity assets under management flourished from USD 100mn to USD 1.5bn. All through this period of five years, the equity schemes often ranked in its 1st 'Quartile Ranking’ by CRISIL, a Standard & Poor’s affiliate. This is a testimony to his financial acumen and vast knowledge of investments. He is the recipient of several awards for delivering superior and consistent risk-adjusted returns. He won the CRISIL Mutual Fund of the Year Award in 2006 for DSP Merrill Lynch Equity Fund. Economic Times rated him as a b Platinum Fund Manager. During his tenure, the fund house also received the Lipper India Fund award for the Best Equity Fund Group for three years. He is also honoured with CMA Young Achiever Award 2014 by ICMAI. Moreover, he has also been a keynote speaker at several international conferences/summits like Maharashtra Economic Summit, Institute of Directors, TradeTech Asia conference and The World Council for Corporate Governance. He has also invited a guest speaker on business channels like CNBC-TV18, ETNOW, and Bloomberg. Mr. Kothari is also actively involved with Arham Yuva Seva Group - a philanthropic initiative with several significant programmes for a better world for the youth.
As the fund house describes it.
FAQs
What has AAA India Equity Fund returned?
−1.50% (1-year return) to 30 Sep 2026, after expenses, before tax, as AlfAccurate Advisors reports it. 1 month: −7.15%; 3 months: −4.35%; 6 months: 9.29%; 1 year: −1.50%; 2 years: −3.84%; 3 years: 10.51%; Since inception: 12.49%.
What kind of AIF is AAA India Equity Fund?
A Category III AIF following a long-only strategy, with a multi / flexi cap style. Category III AIFs trade listed and unlisted securities and may use leverage and derivatives, including short positions.
How much does AAA India Equity Fund manage?
₹529 crore as of 30 Sep 2026.
What is the minimum investment in an AIF?
SEBI sets the minimum at ₹1 crore per investor (₹25 lakh for the fund’s own employees and directors). AAA India Equity Fund’s stated minimum is ₹1 crore.
Who manages AAA India Equity Fund?
AlfAccurate Advisors runs it; the fund manager is Rajesh Kothari.
How are AIF returns reported?
Each fund house reports its own returns on its own basis: AAA India Equity Fund’s are after expenses, before tax. Bases differ from fund to fund, so compare like with like.
For information only. Not investment advice or a research report. Past performance does not guarantee future returns. AIF investments carry higher minimums and risks; read the private placement memorandum.
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